Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 45 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Annual herb up to 45 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Smooth, dark green leaves are elliptic to narrowly ovate, gradually tapering to a narrow, pointed tip (10-15 cm long). Leaf margin is wavy. |
| Flowers | White, star-shaped flowers are about 2 cm wide and composed of 6 ovate to triangular petals. The black stamens (male flower part) form a compact, short column in the centre of the flower, while the white stigma protrudes out of the middle of the column (almost twice the length of the stamens). |
| Fruit | Smooth, glossy fruits are conical with rounded edges (5 cm long). They are initially dark green and later turn bright red. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Herb or Spice): Jalapeno peppers are very spicy and commonly used in Mexican cuisine. They are often harvested when still green and immature. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
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Others
| Master ID | 32115 |
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| Species ID | 6521 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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